Gingerbread Houses Made Using STEM
Sixth-grade students at Howell Road School put their STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills to the test as they designed their own gingerbread houses in preparation for the...
View ArticleA Road Trip to Remember
On Tuesday, Dec. 22, the Willow Road School String Ensemble and Glee Club made a special trip to the Franklin Square Senior Center. Both talented musical groups, under the direction of Cynthia Shannon...
View ArticleLet’s Pause and Sing Together
Every year, in the midst of holiday shopping and the excitement of the approaching New Year, Howell Road Elementary School is filled with the sounds of children singing. Students, parents,...
View ArticleJust in Time for the Winter Weather
Members of the Wheeler Avenue School Student Council, with assistance from school social worker Mini Bass, used the holiday season as an opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of giving to...
View ArticleThe Mystery of the Missing Gingerbread Man
The James A. Dever kindergarten classes went on a wild chase to find the missing Gingerbread Man. After reading the story of the gingerbread man, each class worked together to bake their own...
View ArticleMusic Brings Everyone Together
During three winter concerts hosted by the James A. Dever School, the orchestra, band and chorus took center stage and entertained classmates, family, friends, and community residents with several...
View ArticleSing-A-Long and Smile
Students, parents, and teachers joined together in the auditorium at James A. Dever School to celebrate the holiday season in song. Members of the Student Council, under the guidance of Ms. DeMeo, and...
View ArticleWorthy of Applause
For the past two weeks, 53 students from Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen represented their schools, the district and the community in the All-County Music Festivals for both fifth and sixth grades....
View ArticleRemembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students at Willow Road School celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with numerous creative projects. Lessons and activities surrounding the accomplishments of this great humanitarian were...
View ArticleWellness Matters at Willow
On January 21st, second grade students at the Willow Road School participated in a very informative program on wellness facilitated by students from Valley Stream North Jr.-Sr. High School’s Physical...
View ArticleBoard of Education Hosts Inaugural Commendation Ceremony
During the Board of Education meeting held on Jan. 26 at the James A. Dever Elementary School, the district introduced its first celebration of excellence with an inaugural Board of Education...
View ArticleFocus on STEM Include Robotics
Students in the district’s Gifted and Talented Program are participating in a Robotics Program that incorporates several STEM initiatives where students can utilize their science, technology,...
View ArticleAbracadabra– No Name Calling
On Friday, January 15th, as a kick-off to No Name Calling Week at Willow Road School, the students assembled in the gym for a magical experience. Sponsored by the PTA, TAKE P.R.I.D.E. (Promoting...
View ArticleWheeler Jumps Rope for Heart Health
Students at Wheeler Avenue Elementary School participated in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart program, learning the importance of active lifestyles and raising funds to support...
View ArticleA Week to Remember at Willow
The week of Feb. 8 was especially exciting and memorable for students at Willow Road School. Students were busy celebrating President's Day, the 100th day of school, Chinese New Year and Valentine's...
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